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Scott Coker blown away by Fedor Emelianenko's KO win over Tim Johnson at Bellator 269
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
Bellator president Scott Coker admits that he was blown away by Fedor Emelianenko’s first-round KO win over Tim Johnson at Bellator 269. Emelianenko took on Johnson in the main event of Saturday’s Bellator 269 event in Russia, and he won the fight in the first round by brutal knockout. Considering Emelianenko is now 45 years old, it was incredible to see how fast his hands still are at this point in his career. In fact, Emelianenko’s boss Coker was so blown away by his performance that he couldn’t wipe the smile off his face following the big knockout.
Video | Marvin Vettori trolls Paulo Costa with Mezzocorona wine celebration
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori trolled his rival, Paulo Costa, with a Mezzocorona wine celebration following his big win. Vettori won a hard-fought unanimous decision over Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 41 on Saturday night. The fight was originally intended to take place at 185lbs, but after Costa showed up to fight week heavy and off weight, the promotion had no choice but to shift the fight up to the 205lbs division. It’s possible that since both men didn’t have to cut as much weight that their durability was increased in the fight, which helped it go the full five rounds. Either way, Vettori got the win and Costa got the loss. Even though it was at 205lbs, Vettori still figures to make a move in the middleweight rankings with the win.
Watch Fedor Emelianenko land his incredible knockout on Tim Johnson in slow motion
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
Watch heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko land his incredible knockout on Tim Johnson in slow motion at Saturday’s Bellator 269 event. The 45-year-old Emelianenko entered the fight with Johnson as the underdog but he got the job done in the first round with a brutal knockout. Don’t look now, but Emelianenko is now riding a two-fight win streak after knocking out Quinton Jackson in his last fight two years ago. Overall, Emelianenko has won four of his last five fights, with all four of those wins coming by way of knockout. However, he has said that he is considering retiring from the sport, so it’s hard to say for sure whether or not this Johnson fight was his last. Knowing Emelianenko, he will likely fight again. However, we should still enjoy his beautiful knockout win over Johnson, especially since it could be the last he ever lands.
Islam Makhachev responds to Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 five rounds
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev responded to rival Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 for five rounds instead. As you are all now aware, Hooker stepped up on short notice to take the fight with Makhachev at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi after Rafael dos Anjos was forced to withdraw with an injury. Hooker is a huge underdog to get the upset here against Makhachev, but that isn’t stopping him from wanting to be in the cage with his rival potentially 10 minutes longer. Hooker has taken to social media in the past week to request that his fight with Makhachev be moved to five rounds instead of three. Now, Makhachev has responded.
Marvin Vettori claims he took home 30% of Paulo Costa's fight purse, says he would have finished him if he "wasn't as big"
Christopher Taylor - October 23, 2021
Marvin Vettori claims he took home 30% of Paulo Costa’s fight purse at UFC Vegas 41, adding he would have finished ‘The Eraser’ if he “wasn’t as big”. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa (13-2 MMA) and Vettori (18-5-1 MMA), had initially agreed to compete at their natural fight weight of 185lbs for Saturday’s event. However, in the early days of fight week the Brazilian revealed he would not be able to make weight and thus the contest was moved up to light heavyweight.
Brandon Moreno reacts to former teammate Henry Cejudo training Deiveson Figueiredo for UFC 270
Christopher Taylor - October 23, 2021
Brandon Moreno was “sad” to learn that his former teammate Henry Cejudo was training Deiveson Figueiredo for their upcoming trilogy at UFC 270. The reigning UFC flyweight champion, Moreno (19-5-2 MMA), and former title holder Figueiredo (20-2-1 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on January 22.
Video | Valdir Araujo TKO's Nate Marquardt at XMMA 3
Christopher Taylor - October 23, 2021
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Nate Marquardt returned to action at tonight’s XMMA event in Miami opposite Valdir Araujo. Marquardt (36-19-2 MMA) returned from a near four-year hiatus from the sport at August’s Titan FC 71 event where he picked up a first round submission victory over Michael Cora. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion was looking to build off the momentum of that victory this evening against Araujo.
Dana White confirms the UFC is working on a fight for Nate Diaz: "He's got one more fight, Tony (Ferguson) wasn't one of the guys we were working on"
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Dana White provided an update on superstar Nate Diaz during tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 post-fight press conference in Nevada. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was last seen in action at June’s UFC 263 event, where despite mounting a late comeback, he ultimately suffered a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards.
Dana White reacts to Vettori defeating Costa, says Paulo will no longer be allowed to compete at 185lbs
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Dana White shared his thoughts on tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 main event between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa during the post-fight presser. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were originally supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the bout was utlimately moved to light heavyweight, much to the chagrin of UFC President Dana White.
UFC Vegas 41 Bonus Report: Marvin Vettori among four winners
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 41 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori. The main event proved to be a thrilling five round war. Marvin Vettori was able to get off the better volume throughout the twenty-five minute affair, but Paulo Costa landed some big shots and made a huge push in the final five minutes. After five rounds of heart-pounding action Vettori was awarded a much-deserved unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Pros react after Marvin Vettori defeats Paulo Costa at UFC Vegas 41
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event was headlined by a light heavyweight bout featuring Paulo Costa taking on Marvin Vettori. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were originally supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the bout was subsequently moved up to light heavyweight.
UFC Vegas 41 Results: Marvin Vettori defeats Paulo Costa (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event is headlined by a light heavyweight bout featuring Paulo Costa taking on Marvin Vettori. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were initially supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier this week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the bout was subsequently moved up to light heavyweight.
UFC Vegas 41 Results: Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn ruled a majority draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event is co-headlined by a lightweight bout featuring Grant Dawson taking on Rick Glenn. Dawson (17-1 MMA) enters the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a third round knockout victory over former TUF Brazil winner Leo Santos.
KSW 64 Results: Mariusz Pudzianowski KO's Bombardier (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
A highly anticipated super-heavyweight fight co-headlines today’s KSW 64 event in Poland as Mariusz Pudzianowski squares off with Bombardier. Pudzianowski and Bombardier were initially slated to clash earlier this year. However, an acute appendicitis attack forced the Senegalese wrestler to postpone the matchup.
Pros react after Fedor Emelianenko KO's Tim Johnson at Bellator 269
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko returned to the cage in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 269 event for a heavyweight bout with Tim Johnson. Emelianenko (40-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since December of 2019, where he had earned a first round knockout victory over Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson. ‘The Last Emperor’ had entered tonight’s matchup having gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.
Bellator 269 Results: Fedor Emelianenko KO's Tim Johnson (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko returns to the cage in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 269 event for a heavyweight bout with Tim Johnson. Emelianenko (39-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since December of 2019, where he earned a first round knockout victory over Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson. ‘The Last Emperor’ enters tonight’s matchup having gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.
UFC Vegas 41: 'Costa vs. Vettori' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 22, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 41 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Paul Costa taking on Marvin Vettori. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were initially supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the UFC Vegas 41 headliner was subsequently moved up to light heavyweight.
Nate Diaz chimes in after Conor McGregor suggests he would end Tony Ferguson's life in a potential fight
Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2021
Nate Diaz has chimed in after his longtime rival Conor McGregor suggested he would end Tony Ferguson’s life in a potential fight. Earlier this evening McGregor and Ferguson exchanged shots on social media. ‘El Cucuy’ accused the Irishman of taking HGH while slamming Conor for attacking civilians.